descend · verb I or T /dəˈsend/
descend
B2 to go or come down
Dictionary examples:
The path descended steeply into the valley.
Jane descended the stairs.
Learner example:
Paul slowly descended to the river and sat down on the grassy bank. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)
descend from sb/sth ()
C2 to be related to a person or group of people who lived in the past
Dictionary example:
Her father is descended from Greek royalty.
Learner example:
It is to say that the proprietor descends from an important family of cooks and that he knows all the secrets of ancient home-made dishes. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Italian)
